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The pressure gauge should show a vacuum of 20 to
30 inches when the kettle is cold.
Test the safety valve at least twice monthly.
Section 5 - Maintenance
NOTICE: Contact Groen or an authorized Groen representative when repairs
are required.
5.1 Periodic Maintenance
A Maintenance & Service Log is provided at the back
of this manual with the warranty information. Each
time maintenance is performed on your Groen kettle,
enter the date on which the work was done, what
was done, and who did it. Keep this manual on file
and available for operators to use.
Periodic inspection will minimize equipment down
time and increase the efficiency of operation. The
following points should be checked:
a. Check the pressure/vacuum gauge every day.
The gauge should
show a vacuum of
20 to 30 inches,
when the kettle is
cold. If it does not,
see “Jacket
Vacuum” on page
13.
b. Also check the
jacket water level
every day. It
should be between
the marks on the
gauge glass. If the level is low, see “Jacket Filling and
Water Treatment” on page 13.
c. Test the safety valve at least twice each month.
Test the valve with the kettle operating at 15 psi
(105 kPa), by pulling up the test chain for at least
5 seconds. Then release the chain and let the
valve snap shut. If the valve does not activate, or
there is no evidence of discharge, or the valve
leaks, stop using the kettle and contact a
qualified Groen service representative.
d. Electrical wiring should be kept securely
connected and in good condition.
e. The inside of the support housing must be kept
clean.
WARNING
WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE
STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY VALVE.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
BURNS.
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